Yes, Virginia, There IS a Perfect Length for a Blog Post!
Carrie Talbott confesses that her blog posts are “giraffe-like length.” Learn why long posts are fine… as long as you follow one important rule.
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Posts Categorized: Blogging
5 Tips for Staying Motivated to Blog
If you want to become an expert, it’s critical to practice your craft. But how do you stay motivated to blog over the long haul? Check out these 5 tips.
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5 Simple, Effective Ways to Promote Your New Content
Is your content getting the exposure it needs? Up your game with these five simple, yet effective promotion strategies.
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The Ideal Length for a Blog Post
In my previous post, we discussed How often you “should” blog.
Today, we look at the ever-evolving “perfect” length for a blog post. You’ll learn three benefits of writing long-form posts, and will get three tips for writing your first mega post.
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How often SHOULD you blog? Really?
When you blog 16 or more times per month, your traffic is going to increase exponentially. But is blogging that often realistic? Or even doable for a solopreneur?
I’ve been blogging steadily since 2003. In this article, I’ll share the evolution of my own thinking about this question.
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5 Hidden Costs of Blogging
Blogging is an amazing tool when starting a new endeavor or building your business. But blogging isn’t as easy as opening a Google Doc and typing away. When preparing a long-term blogging plan, you need to be aware of potential hidden costs. Here are five key costs to plan for.
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Why and How to Measure Your Social Media ROI: Useful Tips and Tricks
Measuring your social media ROI (return on investment) when you’re not sure what metrics to focus on can be challenging. Our guest columnist, Lilach Bullock, unravels the mystery and provides loads of practical, doable, step-by-step tips. Get ready to measure your social media results!
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5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selling Your Blog
Do you love your blog, but the content is feeling stale? Or perhaps you’re no longer motivated to keep it up. Maybe it’s time to sell it. In this guest column, Jock Purtle shares five things to consider before selling your blog, and suggests four ways to sell your blog.
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Why You Must Own Your Website and Blog
Is Blogger.com (aka, Blogspot) really “the slum of the Internet?”
Should serious bloggers avoid Blogspot?
Learn the pros & cons of free blogging platforms vs. hosting your blog on your own self-hosted WordPress website.
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When Do You Need a Website to Promote Your Business Venture?
How many months (or years) before you open for business should you begin brand-building, blogging, and creating a website that showcases your professionalism?
In my guest post on the Communicator Academy blog, I tell all!
Plus, I have an extra-special free Website Page Planner for you.
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